Triodos Bank will provide at least €500m in investments, loans and contributions to the nature-based solutions sector by the end of 2030 as part of its biodiversity targets.

Nature-based solutions encompass conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of both natural and semi-natural ecosystems such as agriculture, as well as the establishment of new ecosystems in human-modified environments, like urban areas.

Jacco Minnaar, chief commercial officer of Triodos Bank: “Investing in nature-based solutions is crucial for restoring our natural environment and mitigating the effects of the climate crisis. At Triodos Bank, we are proud to be at the forefront of this movement, demonstrating that sustainable finance can drive positive environmental and societal impact. Our dedication is evident in our emphasis on five interconnected transition themes: energy, food, resources, societal, and wellbeing. By focusing on these themes, we strive to develop a comprehensive approach to sustainability that benefits the environment while also improving the quality of life for communities around the globe.”

Triodos Bank has identified biodiversity as a material impact and its biodiversity targets reflect the stewardship of nature, and the bank has also signed the Finance for Biodiversity Pledge and the UN Principles for Responsible Banking.

Triodos Bank aims to play a leading role in financing nature-based solutions and promoting biodiversity conservation and restoration.

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